Controversy surrounds the planning of music festivals across London's parks, with 140 days scheduled for 2025, marking a 14% increase. A recent High Court ruling against Lambeth Council's festival permissions has raised questions about the future of these events amid concerns from groups like Protect Brockwell Park, who highlight limited green access and ecological damage. However, councils argue festivals enhance community engagement and generate significant revenue, with reports of Lambeth Park yielding over 500,000 in 2023. Notably, Haringey leads in festival days, emphasizing the fiscal benefits of these gatherings despite mounting opposition.
The Protect Brockwell Park group argues that festivals limit access to green space for residents and have adverse ecological impacts, creating a controversy around London’s parks.
Councils contend that festivals foster community spirit and generate revenue, with Lambeth Park seeing over 500,000 in revenue from events in 2023.
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